Blount said he signed with the Eagles because he believes there is something special happening in Philadelphia.

"I chose the Eagles for a specific reason of ... me fitting in really good here," Blount said Thursday afternoon at the NovaCare Complex. "The chance of making the team, having a championship run, having a better season. They're a really good team. They were a really good team before I came here.

"They have a lot of really special players on their team, they make a lot of good plays. I just want to fit in somewhere."

In the past four seasons, Blount has won two Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots, and he finished last season with 1,161 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Despite the fact that the Giants made the playoffs last season and have built an offense around quarterback Eli Manning, and receiverd Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shephard, they appear to be a running back away from making a deep playoff run this season,

Blount said the opportunity to play with Wentz was a factor.

"He has the potential to be a really special player," Blount said. "He has all the tools that are needed and all the grinding that is needed. He has the mindset to maximize his abilities if he continues to work hard."

Blount is the latest veteran to sign one-year deals with the Eagles, joining wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and a former Patriots teammate, defensive end Chris Long. Blount said those additions indicate the Eagles are making a Super Bowl bid this season.

"I think every team is trying to win championships," Blount said. "No team is going out there expecting to not win. I think every team is expecting to win. You build the team around players who you know who will help you do that. Carson is one of the type of players you want to build around. I think they're trying to win now. For sure."